Hopefully your next marathon-related e-mail from me will contain a picture or two of me at the finish line. This past week I've been in "conservation mode"- we ran 8 miles on Saturday and will run 3 miles on Tuesday and Weds of this week.
We received our "race" jersey this past week along with all the other "things you need to know".
We (wife Betsy and son Zach) will be leaving for Chicago on Friday and try to do a little site seeing before Sunday without spending too much time on my feet. The weather is forcasted to be pretty nice (high of 76) but that could change.
Saturday night , Team in Training will host a "Pasta Party" for all of its participants - a kind of last supper for the runners. In addition to the carb loading a guest speaker will talk on the "real" reason we are running the race to inspire us even more. They also host a "victory" party on Sunday night for those that can still walk :>) The race begins at 8am for those at the front of the starting line. I think it will take about 30 minutles before those of us in the back begin the race.
Training for this marathon has been a long journey and I want to thank all of you for being a part of it ; having y'all behind me makes this "extra" special. - you guys are great!!
If you'd like to track my progress during the race you can sign up for automaitc e-mails that will e-mail "live" split times to your inbox at: http://www.doitsports.com/results/MSG-signup.tcl?sub_event_id=2161
I'm forcasting a finishing time of 4:59:59 - I want a sub 5-hour race
As much as your support has meant to me; it will mean a whole lot more to those who depend on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for support while fighting these deadly diseases. Team and Training will raise over a million dollars for Leukemia and Lymphoma research from just the this one race.
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